NHL locks out players; season on hold (16-Sep-2004)
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Pens release partial training camp schedule (9-Sep-2004)
The Penguins have released their 2004 training camp schedule. The camp, pending the outcome of the collective bargaining agreement talks, will be split between Mellon Arena, Island Sports Center and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. For more, go to http://www.pittsburghpenguins.com/team/press/arts/920.0.php.

Pens re-sign Surovy and sign Kelleher (3-Sep-2004)
The Penguins have re-signed Tomas Surovy to a multiyear contract and have signed D Chris Kelleher to a two-way three year deal.